Samantha Morris
EDC 102H
J. Fogleman
26 Sept. 2011
Early Childhood
I completed my first eight years of schooling at Oakland Beach Elementary. I was enrolled in their preschool program and continued there until the end of sixth grade. I enjoyed almost every year there, except for third grade. Out of all my years at Oakland Beach, I would deem Kindergarten the best. I had Mrs. Strauss for my kindergarten teacher and she had a big impact on me. Even though I was so young when she was my teacher I still remember her having such a passion for teaching. After being in her class I decided that I was going to be a kindergarten teacher, just like her. Now look at me, thirteen years later, and I still want to be a kindergarten teacher.
I still talk to Mrs. Strauss frequently, and I have told her that it is because of her that I want to teach. Seeing her love for the profession, really sparked something inside of me. If you ask anyone close to me, they will tell you that I have wanted to teach since I was just five years old. Throughout my childhood I used to transform my play room into many different job sites, but it would always return back to a classroom.
Last year, for my Senior Project, I actually went into Mrs. Strauss' kindergarten class and taught them a lesson. It was a great experience, although it was a bit nerve racking for me. However, Mrs. Strauss helped to calm me down, and I ended up opening up and enjoying myself. Completing my senior project with her only reassured me that teaching was what I wanted to do with my life.
Although Mrs. Strauss left the biggest impression on me, I do remember my other teachers being enthusiastic like her. While they taught you could tell they were enjoying themselves, even though some days were more stressful then others. However, I didn't see this as much in my teachers at my junior high school. I went to Samuel Gorton Junior HIgh, and I hated it. Out of my fourteen years of schooling, my two years at Gorton were the worst. I hated the environment I was in, and disliked most of my teachers. As much as I disliked it though, Gorton did teach me something. My junior high experience taught me that I'm not always going to enjoy school, like I did in elementary school. However, whether I enjoy it or not, it is just something I have to get through, and I need to give it my best anyway.
My early school years a great time for me, with the exception of junior high. I believe it was my elementary school experience that made me fall in love with learning, and made me want to inspire others to love it too.
EDC 102H
J. Fogleman
26 Sept. 2011
Early Childhood
I completed my first eight years of schooling at Oakland Beach Elementary. I was enrolled in their preschool program and continued there until the end of sixth grade. I enjoyed almost every year there, except for third grade. Out of all my years at Oakland Beach, I would deem Kindergarten the best. I had Mrs. Strauss for my kindergarten teacher and she had a big impact on me. Even though I was so young when she was my teacher I still remember her having such a passion for teaching. After being in her class I decided that I was going to be a kindergarten teacher, just like her. Now look at me, thirteen years later, and I still want to be a kindergarten teacher.
I still talk to Mrs. Strauss frequently, and I have told her that it is because of her that I want to teach. Seeing her love for the profession, really sparked something inside of me. If you ask anyone close to me, they will tell you that I have wanted to teach since I was just five years old. Throughout my childhood I used to transform my play room into many different job sites, but it would always return back to a classroom.
Last year, for my Senior Project, I actually went into Mrs. Strauss' kindergarten class and taught them a lesson. It was a great experience, although it was a bit nerve racking for me. However, Mrs. Strauss helped to calm me down, and I ended up opening up and enjoying myself. Completing my senior project with her only reassured me that teaching was what I wanted to do with my life.
Although Mrs. Strauss left the biggest impression on me, I do remember my other teachers being enthusiastic like her. While they taught you could tell they were enjoying themselves, even though some days were more stressful then others. However, I didn't see this as much in my teachers at my junior high school. I went to Samuel Gorton Junior HIgh, and I hated it. Out of my fourteen years of schooling, my two years at Gorton were the worst. I hated the environment I was in, and disliked most of my teachers. As much as I disliked it though, Gorton did teach me something. My junior high experience taught me that I'm not always going to enjoy school, like I did in elementary school. However, whether I enjoy it or not, it is just something I have to get through, and I need to give it my best anyway.
My early school years a great time for me, with the exception of junior high. I believe it was my elementary school experience that made me fall in love with learning, and made me want to inspire others to love it too.